entering GRADE 7 Book List

The Last Beekeeper, by Pablo Cartaya - To prove that she belongs in the city of Silos, Yolanda discovers that her survival rests on the rediscovery of an extinct beehive that could be the answer to everything (dystopian).

The Iliad, by Gareth Hinds - The Greeks fight the Trojans in this retelling of Homer's legendary account of the epic nine-year war (graphic novel).

The Odyssey, by Gareth Hinds - A retelling of Homer's epic tale of Odysseus, the ancient Greek hero who encounters witches and other obstacles on his journey home after fighting in the Trojan War (graphic novel).

Northwind, by Gary Paulsen - "When sickness decimates his fishing village, an orphan named Leif flees north in a cedar canoe, journeying along a brutal but beautiful coastline" (adventure, historical fiction).

Before the Ever After, by Jacqueline Woodson - To the world, ZJ’s dad is a fearless football player and at home he is a fun and adoring dad. That was before. When his dad’s headaches start becoming more frequent, ZJ enters into the “ever after” (sports). 

Tiger Daughter by Rebecca Lim - Two "migrant" friends learn that it is better to risk everything to do what is important, rather than taking no action. A powerful story of defiance, respect, and love (realistic fiction).

Chinese Menu: the history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods, by Grace Lin - In tales filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks, explore the myths and history of favorite Chinese foods (nonfiction). 

Select titles by Mike Lupica - Choose your sport. Read one: Heat, Last Man Out, The Big Field, Fast Break, Fantasy League, or Defending Champ (sports).

The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster - Milo is bored with school and life until he travels through a magical tollbooth and begins a journey to end a feud between numbers and woods in the Kingdom of Wisdom (adventure, fantasy).

The Maze Runner, by James Dashner - All at once Thomas wakes up in the middle of a forested maze with no memory of how he got there. He must work with those already there to find a way to escape (dystopian).

City Spies, by James Ponti - Select any book from this series of intrigue and action about a group of gifted young spies who travel to exotic locations and iconic landmarks around the world (adventure).

The Last Mapmaker, by Christina Soontornvat - Joining an expedition of the Mangkon Royal Navy to chart the southern sea, mapmaker's assistant Sai realizes she's not the only one on board hiding secrets including the ship's true destination (adventure fantasy). 

Troublemaker, by John Cho -   When riots break out in Los Angeles, on April 29, 1992, Jordan races across town to help his Korean parents in their store, hoping his actions will redeem him from being suspended from school  (historical fiction). 

Worser, by Jennifer Ziegler - William Orser struggles in school and at home after his mother has a stroke. Called "Worser" by his classmates, he finds strength in new friends who share his love of wordplay until his overwhelming grief causes him to lash out in surprising ways (realistic fiction).

For each book you read, please complete the short "Book Tracker" (Google form).

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